Startech 1 PCI RS232 Serial Board

PEX1S952LP RS232 Serial Port

The PEX1S952LP 1 Port Low Profile Native PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card with 16950 UART adds an RS232 (DB9) Serial Port with data rates up to 460 Kbps to a computer through an available low profile PCIe slot, while relying on a native, single-chip design (Oxford OXPCIe952) that harnesses the capability of true PCI Express - ensuring maximum performance and reliability and reducing the load applied to the CPU by as much as 48% over conventional (bridge chip) serial cards.
The 1 port RS232 serial card features a half-height pci express mounting bracket that's designed specifically for low profile/small form factor computer cases, and includes an optional standard height bracket as well. Compatible with a broad range of operating systems including Windows® and Linux for easy integration into mixed environments.
Backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Features & Benefits

• One high speed RS-232 serial ports with data transfer rate up to 460.8 Kbp
  Native single-Chip, single lane PCI Express
  Ships with low profile/half-height bracket, includes optional standard profile bracket
  Selectable power output on pin 9 for the serial port
  High Performance Single Channel Oxford 950 UART
  128-byte deep FIFO per transmitter and receiver
  Automated in-band software flow control using programmable Xon/Xoff in both directions
  Automated out-of-band hardware flow control using Tx/Rx/RTS/CTS/DSR/DTR/DCD/RI/GND
  Compliant with PCI Express base specifications revision 1.0a
  Low profile bracket installed for installation into small form-factor systems
  Reduced CPU load and increased performance via native single-chip design
  460 Kbps data rates offer efficient serial device performance

Applications

• Bank teller workstations in either full profile or low profile versions to control their serial devices such as cash drawers, card readers / card swipes, printers, keypads / pin pads, pen pads
  POS retail applications in grocery stores, and any other retail store to control keyboards, cash drawers, receipt printers, card readers / card swipes, scales, and elevated displays on poles
  Self service automated machines and kiosks to control serial devices such as scales, touchscreens, magnetic card readers, bar code scanners, receipt printers, label printers
  Standard ATM automated teller machines to control keypads, receipt printer, card readers / card swipes, touchscreen LCD's, camera control, etc.
  Used to control multiple surveillance / security cameras in a parking structure, office building, etc.

What’s in the package?

• 1 Port Serial Card
  Standard Profile Bracket
  Driver CD
  Instruction Manual

FAQs

• Will I need to plug in power to this serial card from my power supply?

Serial cards derive power from the PCI or PCI Express slot on the motherboard. When you power serial devices from the serial card ports, the power provided by the slot may not be enough to power all of the devices and you should connect additional sources of power from the power supply. When you troubleshoot issues, you should connect an additional source of power. Some signs that you are experiencing power-related issues include certain devices not working correctly, not all of the devices working at the same time, and certain devices not working at all.

Chipset Manufacturer

PLX/Oxford

Chipset Model

OXPCIe952